Sunday, June 26, 2011

Concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure or system and unifies them into a coherent and functional whole, according to a particular approach in achieving the objective(s) under the given constraints or limitations.

Designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, supervision of construction work, and the examination, restoration, or remodeling of existing buildings.

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/architecture

the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

the style in which a building is designed or constructed, esp. with regard to a specific period, place, or culture : Victorian architecture.